‘Giant’ burst pipe at Kingston Hill in the heatwave after Thames Water urged Londoners: 'Don’t waste water'
"So our call is basically 'stay hydrated, look after your health, but please use water very very carefully and don't waste it'.Police were called shortly before 9am today to reports of the burst pipe. Road closures are in place and people are being advised to avoid the area.
One resident said: “Kingston Hill is not supposed to be a river! Think the Thames Water contractors just up the road got something a bit wrong. Hope they get it sorted quickly as it will not be a good day to be without water!” Another concerned Londoner posted: "Hopefully this will be dealt with by Thames Water with an appropriate amount of urgency.Another said: “Standard school run this morning. Stranded at the pub due to a burst water main.”Pictures and video shared on social media show a torrent of water running down the road.
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